Benjamin Nesmith Sr. (1734 - 1800)

Born 14 Sep 1734 in Londonderry, Rockingham, Province of New Hampshire

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Died 18 Sep 1800 at age 66 in Belfast, Waldo, District of Maine

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Biography

Lieutenant Benjamin Nesmith Sr. served with Col. Josiah Brewer's Regiment, Massachusetts Militia during the American Revolution.

Benjamin Nesmith Sr. served with Civil Service, Massachusetts during the American Revolution.

Benjamin Nesmith Sr. is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A082400.

Benjamin Nesmith Sr. is an NSSAR Patriot Ancestor.
NSSAR Ancestor #: P-255432
Rank: Lieutenant / Civil Service

Benjamin Nesmith was born on Sep 14, 1734 in Londonderry, Rockingham, Province of New Hampshire, son of James Nesmith (~1692–1767) and Elizabeth McKEEN (1696–1763).

Benjamin married Agnes Gilmore in 1763. Their known children were:

1. James Nesmith (1764–1811)
2. Elizabeth Nesmith (1765–1842)
3. Benjamin Nesmith (1767–1848)
4. Jeanette Nesmith (1770–1864)
5. Jonathan Nesmith (1772–1798)
6. Mary Lermond Nesmith (1779–>1868)
7. Thomas Nesmith (1782–1876)

Benjamin died on Sep 18, 1800 in Belfast, Waldo, District of Maine, aged 66. He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Belfast, Waldo County, Maine.

Sources

See also:

• Birth: "New Hampshire Births and Christenings, 1714-1904", citing Digital film/folder number: 004244270; FHL microfilm: 1001025, FamilySearch Record: FDNY-B62 (accessed 15 January 2024), Benjn Nesmith born on 14 Nov 1734, son of James Nesmith & Elizebeth, in Londonderry, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.
• Massachusetts. 1896-1908. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War : A Compilation from the Archives. Boston: Wright and Potter Print. Co. State Printers Volume 11, Page 326.
• Birth of son James Nesmith: "New Hampshire Births and Christenings, 1714-1904", citing Digital film/folder number: 004244270; FHL microfilm: 1001025, FamilySearch Record: FDNY-BX3 (accessed 15 January 2024), James Nesmith born to Benjamin Nesmith on 23 May 1764 in Londonderry, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.
• Birth of son James Nesmith: "New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 004244270; FHL microfilm: 1001025; Image number: 2097; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: FL58-WYG (accessed 15 January 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D1ZQ-JJ1, James Nesmith born to Benjamin Nesmith on 23 May 1764 in Londonderry, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.
• Birth of child Elizebeth Nesmith: "New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 004244270; FHL microfilm: 1001025; Image number: 2095; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: FL58-WYK (accessed 15 January 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D1ZQ-T7P, Elizebeth Nesmith born to Benjamin Nesmith on 10 Sep 1765 in Londonderry, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.
• Birth of daughter Elizebeth Nesmith: "New Hampshire Births and Christenings, 1714-1904", citing Digital film/folder number: 004244270; FHL microfilm: 1001025, FamilySearch Record: FDNS-Q4Z (accessed 15 January 2024), Elizebeth Nesmith born to Benjamin Nesmith on 10 Sep 1765 in Londonderry, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.
• Death: "Maine, Veterans Cemetery Records, 1676-1918", citing Digital film/folder number: 005246548; FHL microfilm: 001001838; Image number: 1934, FamilySearch Record: KXQ8-311 (accessed 15 January 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-L1WS-HJ9, Benjamin Nesmith death 18 Sep 1800 (born 14 Sep 1734).
• Burial: "Maine, J. Gary Nichols Cemetery Collection, ca. 1780-1999", citing Digital film/folder number: 007586079; FHL microfilm: 002184569; Image number: 1147, FamilySearch Record: QKXM-WFQH (accessed 15 January 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99FQ-9SS7, Benjamin Nesmith burial (died on 18 Sep 1800) in Grove, Cooper, Washington, Maine, United States. Born on 14 Sep 1734.
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16474778/benjamin-nesmith: accessed), memorial page for Benjamin Nesmith (14 Sep 1734–18 Sep 1800), Find a Grave Memorial ID 16474778, citing Grove Cemetery, Belfast, Waldo County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Cynthia Munkelt (contributor 49275535).
• Birth: "New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 004244270; FHL microfilm: 1001025; Image number: 2105; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: FL58-WBF (accessed 15 January 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D1ZQ-ZF7, Benjn Nesmith born on 12 Nov 1734, son of James Nesmith & Elizebith, in Londonderry, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.
• Joseph Williamson · History of the City of Belfast in the State of Maine From Its First Settlement in 1770 to 1875 Volume 1, page 133